Hyundai Translead | NHTSA Recall #08V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V086000 by Hyundai Translead. Includes 605 affected units, FIFTH WHEEL LEVER PIVOT BOLTS/SAF-HOLLAND, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai translead is recalling 605 my 2007-2008 converter dolly trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. a deformed spacer may prevent the lever bar from fully articulating, thus preventing the sliding lock from engaging the jaw in the coupled position around the trailer kingpin.

Corrective Action

Hyundai translead is working with saf-holland. saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or hyundai translead at 619-680-3144.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V086000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Translead
Report Received Date: 2008-02-26T00:00:00
Subject: Fifth wheel lever pivot bolts/saf-holland
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 605

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai translead is recalling 605 my 2007-2008 converter dolly trailers equipped with saf-holland simplex fifth wheels. a deformed spacer may prevent the lever bar from fully articulating, thus preventing the sliding lock from engaging the jaw in the coupled position around the trailer kingpin.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the fifth wheel to fully couple with the trailer could result in the trailer detaching when in motion causing serious damage and /or death.
Corrective Action: Hyundai translead is working with saf-holland. saf-holland will send a repair kit to owners free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-888-396-6501 ext. 4343 or hyundai translead at 619-680-3144.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V086000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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